I-215: Escondido Freeway / San Bernardino Freeway

Escondido Freeway / San Bernardino Freeway Runs from I-15 near Temecula to I-15 near Devore.

215 is somewhat new to being a full freeway and Interstate. It still had a few expressway segments in the Moreno Valley area until the mid 1990’s. One such intersection was at Allesandro Blvd, a former alignment of US 60. I-215 used to be I-15 for a time, then it became State 215, then I-215.

Freeway through Perris. This section is from the late 1950’s.Old sign for Temp I-15E in Perris at Hwy 74 and D St. I-15E became the 215 in the 1980’s. The sign has since been replaced.Section of the San Bernardino Freeway (I-215) just north of I-10. This section has undergone radical changes over the last few years.Former railroad overhead and bridge at Inland Center Drive.Typical stretch of the San Bernardino Freeway through San Bernardino. Here, as also in the last photo, smog mars the view of the mountains to the north.Southbound left exit for 5th Street (SR-66).Additional photo showing the curvature and bridge over the northbound lanes of I-215. Curve is posted at 25 MPH.Approaching the EB 30 (now 210) ramps heading northbound.Little League Drive OC over I-215I-215 used to be numbered (not signed) Route 194 while the sign route was I-15E. Confusing?

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A few months ago, I decided to purchase a new domain in the anticipation of moving to northern California. Whether or not that move takes place, I still own that domain. As such, this site may be expanding in scope to cover a few more counties. The new site, NorCalRegion.Com, is still a work in progess, but will cover highways and geology in the northern half of the state. Where that line will be drawn is still being worked out. Look for updates in the coming months for these changes and expansions.

There is a group in Bakersfield trying to get historic route signs posted on the original alignment of US 99 through the Bakersfield area. They could use your support. Check out the site below for more information.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has a wealth of information available on their website. With a bit of patience and some looking around, you can find quite a few treasures using their mapping application. I’ve so far found the original survey data for the “Bridge To Nowhere” roadway, plans for other roadways that were never built in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, as well as the forest service permit for the Shoemaker Canyon Road that was never completed.